Japantown Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Learn about the local history of San Jose when you spend time at Winchester Mystery House. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this family-friendly area.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Alum Rock Park
Explore the great outdoors at Alum Rock Park, a lovely green space in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
The Tech Interactive
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Tech Interactive during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Japantown
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Maple Tree Inn
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like SAP Center at San Jose. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Japanese American Resource Center/Museum
- Stanford University
- Levi's Stadium
- Tesla Motors
- SAP Center at San Jose
- California's Great America
- Googleplex
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- PayPal Park
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Apple Campus
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Facebook Campus
- Mountain Winery
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
- Stanford Stadium
- Apple Park Visitor Center
- Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters